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Rivers State University of Science and Technology

EducationPort Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
About: Rivers State University of Science and Technology is a education organization based out in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Threatened species. The organization has 1826 authors who have published 1833 publications receiving 15183 citations.


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TL;DR: In this paper, the study of anthropometric variables of body composition in selected male and female athletes of Rivers State, Nigeria was directed towards the study and it was concluded that differences existed between body composition variables of the participants in the muscle mass and absolute fat.
Abstract: The research was directed towards the study of anthropometric variables of body composition in selected male and female athletes of Rivers State, Nigeria. A total of 10 athletes, 5 males and 5 females volunteered for the study. The anthropometric variables investigated include height, weight, skin fold and girth measurements of the body composition of participants. Descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation and anthropometric equations were used to describe the data. While parametric statistics of students' t-test was used to compare both groups i.e. males and females to see if any significant difference exists between them. The result obtained showed that there was a significant different between the participants determined values in body density and percent body part of the variable investigated. It was concluded that differences existed between body composition variables of the participants in the muscle mass and absolute fat.

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24 Jan 2020
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of ethanolic and n-hexane extracts on the serum electrolytes of albino rats were studied using standard methods, and the results showed that both extracts had effect on serum electrolyte of the albinino rats, but the nhexane extract had more toxic effect.
Abstract: Garcinia kola (bitter kola) plays an important role in Africa ethnomedicine and traditional hospitality. Proximate and phytochemical composition of G. kola seeds as well as the effects of ethanolic and n-hexane extracts on the serum electrolytes of albino rats were studied using standard methods. Thirty-six albino rats of both sexes were used for the experiment. The animals were divided into nine groups of four rats per group. The groups were designated 1-9. Group 1 served as the control which was treated with normal saline. Groups 2-5 served as the groups treated with ethanolic extract of G. kola seeds and received 50, 125, 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight, while groups 6-9 served as the groups treated with n-hexane extract. After three weeks of treatment, the animals were sacrificed, and blood samples analyzed. Result of the proximate analysis showed that carbohydrate content was the highest (78.06%) while ash was the lowest (0.70%). Phytochemical result of G. kola seeds showed that tannins (0.342%) was the highest in terms of percent composition, followed by flavonoids (0.00764%); while alkaloids (0.00075%) was the lowest. Also, biochemical analysis revealed that the n-hexane extract of G. kola seeds was found to have slightly increased the activities of the serum electrolytes than the ethanolic extract. Conclusively, the results of this study showed that both extracts had effect on serum electrolytes of the albino rats, but the n-hexane extract had more toxic effect. Original Research Article Jack et al.; CSIJ, 28(4): 1-9, 2019; Article no.CSIJ.53193 2

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the boreholes contamination profile at Igwuruta solid waste dumpsite, and the results indicated that borehole A, B and C had Total Coliform Bacteria (TCB) of 140.0 cfu/100ml.
Abstract: This study investigated the boreholes contamination profile at Igwuruta solid waste dumpsite. Physicochemical parameters of the water quality of selected boreholes at various distances were examined, and the results indicated that borehole A, B and C had Total Coliform Bacteria (TCB) of 140.0 cfu/100ml, 120.0 cfu/100ml and 0 cfu/100ml respectively. Total Heterotrophic Bacteria (THB) threshold of A, B and C indicated 6.0x10 3 cfu/ml, 4.8x10 3 cfu/ml and 42cfu/ml respectively. The water quality index (WQI) of boreholes A, B and C also indicated 560.82, 475 and 2.6, respectively. The result of borehole C water quality indicated it was excellent and potable for drinking. The WQI obtainable at A and B indicated polluted boreholes due to possible leachate infiltration into the groundwater and proximity of these boreholes to the dumpsite. The study recommended the adoption of solid waste re-use, recycling, and sanitary landfill waste management approach as best practice. Keywords: Coliform, Contaminants, borehole water, dumpsite, Physicochemical, waste

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25 Aug 2014
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used 20 cm x 20 cm, wooden panels to study the fouling community in the Upper Bonny estuary and found that the season during which a panel was initially submerged influenced the settlement pattern.
Abstract: Studies on the composition and structure of the fouling community in the Upper Bonny estuary were conducted using 20 cm x20cm, wooden panels. Two sets of panels were submerged-one in April (wet season) and the other in November (dry season). Variation in settlement due to depth was studied on panel submerged at 0.5m and 4.5m depth below mean low tide level. The results show that the season during which a panel was initially submerged influenced the settlement pattern. This was found both in the composition and abundance (percentage cover) of organisms on the panels. Mean total abundance and mean number of species were higher on the November set than the April set of panels. Differences in dominance of organisms were also observed such that by the fourth month of submergence the hydroids Pennaria distichia and Sertularia marginata were respectively the sole dominants on April and November sets of panels. There was an evidence of variation of settlement with depth and Serpula sp. was statistically more abundance (P<0.05) at 0.5m than at 4.5m on the panels after a two month submergence period.

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No. of papers from the Institution in previous years
YearPapers
20235
202210
2021203
2020300
2019220
2018108